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10-07-2006, 01:29 PM
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gas tank line
what type of line does everyone think is the best to run down the frame rail for the new rear gas tank.. I wanted to run a hard line or do you think it would be fine to just run a braided line or?? Thanks
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10-07-2006, 03:25 PM
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Re: gas tank line
you can buy a 25foot coil of 1/4inch steel line for a fraction of the cost of braided lines both will supply gas to the engine// on an everyday driver those braided lines trap the dirt real good and are impossible to clean// all you need is a couple of fittings and a flaring tool plus a few tubing clamps to hold the line in place
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10-07-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: gas tank line
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 Run hard lines wherever you can. I tapped into the original hard lines for my braided lines. I agree they're virtually impossible to clean, so they have to be KEPT clean...not easy on a daily driver unless you're a neat freak (like me 
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10-07-2006, 04:19 PM
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Re: gas tank line
I bought the stock lines from pump to tank and just cut the bend off the end where it would turn towards the tank in the cab. Then I bought a compression coupling and a 6' piece of tubing at my local auto parts store and changed over to rubber from the rail near the tank to the tank itself. I only had to use about 2 1/2' of rubber fuel hose to get to the tank.
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10-07-2006, 05:07 PM
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Re: gas tank line
So running all rubber (approved for fuel of course)from sending unit to pump isn't a good idea? if not please explain, what if it's tied to the inside of the frame and protected?
Last edited by msgross; 10-07-2006 at 05:08 PM. |
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10-07-2006, 06:18 PM
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Re: gas tank line
no it isn't. You always try to run as little rubber line as possible. Hard line holds up better, to road trash, heat, vibration etc. Think for a minute, which would you rather have running down the length of your truck holding a flamable liquid,exposed to what is lying on the road
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10-07-2006, 07:07 PM
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Re: gas tank line
NHRA mandates 12 in or less of rubber line for a reason.
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10-07-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: gas tank line
I used two sections of 3/8 brake line from auto zone. I can't remeber what length though. One section hookes to the original line under the cab with a compression fiting, then there is my fuel filter and rubber hose to connect the two, then a 3 in. section conection to the tank. The line was straight with two fittings and flares allready on both ends.
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10-07-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: gas tank line
NHRA also mandates roll-cages, I won't be doing much drag racing in my truck though.
I agree with using as little rubber line as possible. Guess I need to look into some steel before I do my tank install. Last edited by msgross; 10-07-2006 at 07:40 PM. |
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10-07-2006, 11:38 PM
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Re: gas tank line
I put an LT1 in mine so I needed the return line as well. I went to the local yard and pulled the fuel lines, filter and filter clamp from a Caprice. They gave them to me. (I did buy a bunch of other stuff). Changed the filter of course, but it is tough stuff, easy to run, and withstands high pressure.
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10-08-2006, 07:40 AM
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Re: gas tank line
I used 3/8 steel line that I purchased in a roll of 25 foot. A slight flare at the ends ensures the rubber hose will not slide off. msgross PM me if you need some line. I will be going to Shartlesville,PA next weekend. Going thru York and Harrisburg I'm sure we could meet up.
Bob
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